davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
FOREIGN CROPS.

The Yield i'm Europe and India, and the
Probable Quantity of Importations.
WASHINGTON, Dec 27.-Edmund Jussen. con-
sulgensral at Vienna. has transmitted to the
Department of State certain data gathered from
the reports of the international seed and grain
vention recently held in that city relative to
the condition of European cereal crops In
Hungary the yield of wheat for the year
1887 is estimated at III, 600, 600 bushels an in
of nearly % per cent. over the average
yield of that country, while 125, 600 900 is the
timated yield of rye, also q considerable in
crease. The crop of oats. however, is hardly
sufficient to cover the home demand. In Russia,
rye has yielded an average crop, and barley is OF
and the prospect of potatoes not very promising.
In the Scandinavian countries the average
amount of wheat is produced. but rye and oats
Italy is poor, and the import demand of the
country for cereals will amount to about 30,
000 900 bushels The crop is about aver
age, and the country will have surplus for ex-
port The wheat crops of Switzerland and Hol-
land are above the average, while that of north
ern Russia is below The wheat crop OF France
is large, but a considerable quantity of wheat
must be imported to meet the home
demand, as the quantity in store is very linn
tied In Great Britain and Ireland average
wheat crop is expected The total yield is
timated at from g. 500, 600 10 10 600 600 quarters
that after deducting the seed s, $500. 600 to
100000 quarters will be left for home
sumption, and tae importation of from l6 800 600
TO IL, 600, 900 quarters will be REQUIRED. The
English wheat in store is believed to be very
nearly exhausted, and the foreign wheat in
store in England quite too limited. The barley
yield is 10 per cent. less than the average oats.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
VOORHEES, NEPHEW.

Rumor that John Paul Jones Is To Be APP
pointed Attorney for the District.
Washing ton Special to Louisville Courier Journal
1t ia rumored tonight. though not with the
official prefix of the White House, that Mr..
John Paul Jones, nephew of Senator Voorhees,,
of Indiana. is to be appointed district attorney
for the District of Columbia The information
comes from the friends of Mr. Jones. and is re-
ported authentic, though, when taking into
consideration the fact that President Cleveland
is not in the habit of acouaintng the public with
his purposes in advance of action, the rumor.
Notwithstanding its alleged authenticity, is nat
uraliy received with some degree of doubt. MIR.
Jones came originally from Frankfort. Clinton
county, Indiana, but has lived in this city for
number of years. His mother sister of the
late Mrs. Voorhees,, wife of the Senator. He is
fair lawyer and, while here has achieved some
local distinction in the practice of his profession
He is young man, perhaps tnirty-eight years
of age, and is considerable of politician and
partisan. Among the various reasons for doubt
ing at the present time the possible appointment
OF Mr.. Jones is the fact that President Cleveland
said not long since that he intended making
District man postmaster, but would go West for
a district attorney. II he intends CHASING Mr..
Jones as an appointee outside of the District,
then it is possible he meant Mr.. Jones when
speaking as he did. The appoin tment will, of
course, not be made until about the first
ond week IN January It is safe to say how
ever that. no matter who is appointed. he will
be a st-aight-out Democrat and a gentleman
amply equipped for the position 1t is not i'm
probable that the President will select post
master for the city at the time he does
district attorney. There is hardly a doubt but
what person residing in the District will be
lected for the position OF postmaster.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
Other Deaths.

FRANKLIN. Ind, Dec. 2z.-Mr VIM. A. Davis,
one Of the most prominent citizens and business
men of this city, died suddenly at about clock
his death, he was lifting. and Immediately com
planned of pain in the region of the heart.
Death resulted before the arrival OF physician,
from what is supposed to have been the rupture
of blood vessel. Mr.. Davis a brick man
ufacturer and contractor and builder. He was
a Republican, and had represented his ward
number of times in the City Council. He was a
member of the Methodist Church, and
about ffty-five years OF age. The funeral will
be held on Wednesday forenoon. at 10 o'clock.
New YORK, Dec. 27.-Rev. James Powell D.
D.. corresponding secretary of the American
Missionary Association, died suddenly of apo
plexy, at o'clock this morning. the day after
his forty-ifth birthday. at his re sidence in
BROOKLYN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
The Daily Chronicle of Happenings of
Various Kinds in the Two States,
Terrific Force-Panic in Church-Shock-
ing Death ola Young Misunderstanding.
INDIANA.
A ife-BIade Driven Two and n Half Inches
Into a Mans Skull.

A Knife Blade Driven Two and n Half Inches
Into Mans Skull.
Special to the Indianapolis JournaI.
CRAwFoRDsvILLE, Dec. 27.-Monday night,
at Mitchell, Newt Allen. colored, insulted a
lady who had just arrived there over the Monon
route, and the insult was resented by Harve
Richardson. The men had few words. and
Allen took out his pocket-knife. opened blade
about three inches long, and ran it into the left
side of Richardson's head, just above the ear.
up to the bilt Several men tried to pull the
knife out, but failed. and Richardson was taken
to the Office of DR.. Yost to have the blade re-
moved from his brain. Richardson laid down
on the floor, and four men held his head and
shoulders while DR.. Yost tried to pull the blade
out, having hold of the handle. After three
unsuccessful attempts, the Doctor took off his
coat, and said that he was afraid the blade
would break off After long, steady pull,
however, the blade came out having been at
least two and a half inches in the mans brain.
Richardson then walked home, and was soon de-
lrious; but was still alive at last accounts. AL
len has not yet been arrested.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
Minor Notes.

Dennis Dean accidentally fell from a wagon
near Corydon. and broke his neck.
John Burnside. of Kent. jefferson county,
made a third attempt to take his own life on
Monday by swallowing dose of morphine At
last accounts he still alive, but his physician
thinks he cannot recover.
Natural gas was found Yesterday at Amboy
four feet in Trenton rock, with a strong flow
Further penetration viii undoubtedly reveal a
gusher equal to others in the immediate vicinity
This is the first find Of the series Of borings for
use in Peru.
Rev z. L. Frazier, for three years past pastor
of the Christian Church at Kokomo, rendered
his resignation on Sunday evening Mr. Frazier
has been most acceptable and successful min
lister. His future field of labor is not yet de-
termined, though his services in great de-
mand
Bids were let Monday for the building of a
levee, six miles long. along the east bank of the
Wabash river south of Vincennes. The 1evee
is to be three and ne-half feet above the high
est water mark known. 1t will protect from
overflow nearly 5000 acres of land now rendered
almost worthless. The average cost per acre
Will be So
The eightieth anniversary of the birth of Mrs.
Judge Naylor was celebrated yesterday at Craw-
louisville by reunion of the family and init
mate friends. Mrs. Naylor was the recipient
attendance from abroad were DR.. A j. Hay and
wife, Miss Mary ID. Naylor and Miss Catherine
Merrill, all of indianapolis.
Rev. T. x. Logan, Catholic priest, of Green
cdSIIe WAS TOpDeu by one OF his
parshioners, who had succeeded in ingratiating
himself into his confidence. His pocket-book,
containing $780, was slipped from his pantaloons
pocket but was not missed until morning. The
money belonged to the church. and its loss will
have to be made good by the priest if he does
not succeed in recovering it. AS yet no steps
have been taken to punish the offender make
him disgorge
Marion Grange celebrated its twenty second
anniversary by the election of the following of
hcers: W. NJ, A V Rector w. o., John Col
Inns; lecturer, F. j. L. Robinson; secretary, G.
p. Rector; treasurer. G. w. Light. The
grange is composed of farmers of Lost Creek
and Riley townships Vigo county, and Posey
and Perry towns hips Clay county, and is in a
Furnishing condition. A fair exhibit is given
each year. all racing being prohibited, and only
farm products and live stock admitted
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
Mr.. wha,lon's Parting from vinoennes.


VINCENNEs, Dec. 2L-Last evening. Vim
cennes Commandery, No. 20, Knights Templars.
gave farewell banquet in honor of eminent
knight Sir Edward P. Whallon, grand prelate of
the State of Indian, Mr.. Whallon being aboutto
remove to indianapolis and sever his connection
with the commandery here. During the many
years he has resided in Vincennes, Mr.. Whallon
has been valued worker in behalf of the com
mandery, and has contributed largely toward
its success After the routine work of the com
mandery was over, last evening, the Knights re-
paired to the banquet hail. where a sumptuous
repast was spread. After all had partaken.
speeches were made by Sirs Riley, DeWolf,
Harsch, Hindman. Willoughby and others, and
a duet was sung by Sirs Harsch and Ramsdel.
Sir knight George G.. Riley. in behalf of the
commandery. then presented Mr.. WALTON with
beautiful past commanders jewel. Mr.. Rileys
remarks IN the presentation. well as those of
Mr.. Whallon in response. were touching. Mr..
Nhallon babe farewell to his Presbyterian flock
here Sunday night, and much sorrow was man
ifested at parting with him. He left for his
new pastoral field, the Tabernacle Mission
Church. at Indianapolis. to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
of
Railway Traffic Suspended a..

ScoTT City. Kan, Dec. IA severe snow
storm. began here about midnight last night, and
showed until about 9 A. NJ, this morning, and
all traffic on the Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe
railroads is up to this evening stopped. SAINTS
Fe passenger train is showed up at Crosby, thu
terminus of the road. A west-bound Missouri
Pacific passenger train is showed up at Healy
twenty-five miles east of here. and the passeng
ers were obliged to remain the train all night
The coal on the train is all exhausted. and thai
at the station is becoming short The Missouri
Pacific wires are down west of here. There is
plenty of coal at Scott City.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28

Is per cent less; beans and peas 40 to so per
cent. less Potatoes are healthy. but the crop
will be small. In British India. the yield OF
wheat for 1887 is estimated at $3.50, 595 tons.
From Jan. l to June 80, 1887, British India ex-
ported to Europe 9,679.5l5 cwts. OF wheat. The
expectation of certain qualities of hops from
Europe the United States has of late increased
to a considerable extent. The increase from
Austria Hun gary alone during the year 1886
over the previous year amounted, in declared
value. TO sec ISL The total amount of hops
States in 1856 amounted, in declared value alone,
Tn S1S2 OLE
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
OBITUARY.

NJ. ID. Babcock, the Fire-Extinguisher Invent,
or, Breathes His Last in AlmshOuse-
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 27.-M. D. Babcock, in
ventor of the ire-extinguishng apparatus bear
ing his name. died at the almshouse, on Satur-
day. aged seventy years. The cause of death
softening OF the brain. At one time he was
in receipt of $4,000 month royalty his
machines, but after selling his patent rights his
money WAS soon spent. and for years he
wandered about the State in destitute condi-
ton. About six years ago he was admitted to
the almshouse. whore he remained until his
death.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
MINOR MATTERS.
Miss HiIlyer's Parents Endeavor to Have Her
Marriage Annulled.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27-The parents of Miss
Bessie j. Hillyer, vino was engaged to be married
to Comptroller Trenholms SOD, and who
eloped to Baltimore and married G. G. Bulk
ley. have instituted proceedings in the courts
here to have tie marriage annulled. The
grounds alleged undue influence. and that
the contracting parties were under age and
could not legally be married without the
parents consent, under the laws of Maryland
If the proceedings are successful the effect will
be to cast doubt upon the legality of many mar
riaees here and In Maryland contracted under
like circumstances.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
Indiana Patents.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
MASHINGTON. Dec. 21.=Patsnts issuei

Special TO the Indanapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-Patents were issued
to Indiana inventors to-day follows:
Charles Anderson, assiguor to South Bend
iron-works. Bouth Bend, pillow and skeleton
frame: Oliver Cassidy. White Lick, vehicle
rake and loader; Joshua o. Howe. assignor of
one-rhlrd to S. B. Wylie, BLOOMINGTON. lighting
device; Daniel r. Kerne Kendallvile burglar
alarm; Amos E. Kunderd, Corunna, cultivator
attachment; William Lyon and J. B. Gorrell,
Laotto, device for preventing the depression of
railway rail joints: Robert e. Poindexter In
danapolis, device for dressing the teeth of saws;
William L. Vanvacto-. Argos, pillow; ]. Morris
Waldorf, South Bend, assignor to Mccormick
Harvesting Machine Company. Chicago, moving
machine
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
ArcNeaily,s Stolen Bonds.

SACo. Me-, Dec. 27-The last information re-
ceived in regard to the McNeally defalcation is
to effect that McNeally was taken sick with Nile
fever while in Cairo. Egypt. aud feeling himself
physically incapable of taking care of the bonds
are McNealy is said to be really pentent,
and will accompany the banks agent to the
place wi here the bonds are hidden, and will give
them up, but he will not return the United
States until the Indictment is disnoseG of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
The Presidents GIFT to the Pope.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27.-The Post tomorrow
will print the following with reference to the
Presidents gift to the Pope
1t is learned from official source that President
Cleveland gift of copy of the Constitution of the
United States to Pope Leo XIII, the occasion of
the golden jubilee of his ordination as a priest was
suggested indirectly by the Holy Father himself
When Cardinal Gibbons returned from Rome last
summer, he brought very cordial and congratula-
tory message to President Cleveland from the Pope
on the success of his administration and wel-wishes
for him personally. The Pope in his interviews
with Cardinal Gibbons, expressed much satisfaction
with Constitution and great interest in its opera
ton. This suggested to the President the character
of the gift. No letter sent with it. but the
fyeaf in the Presidents handwriting the iuscrip-
ton presenting the book to the Pope the ffteth
anniversary of his entrance into the priesthood.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
Sherman VIII Oppose Lamar.

SPRINGFIELD, o., Dec. Pin reply to O
communication from the Buckeye Club, of this
city, protesting against the confirmation of L.
@. c. Lamar as Associate Justice of the United
States Supreme Court, Senator Sherman, in a
letter. says: II take the same view of the nom
ination of Mr. Lamar as is stated by your Re-
publican Buckeye Club. You NAV be sure I
will do all | can to prevent his confirmation. l
regret to say, however, that l fear my efforts
will be unsuccessful
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
A Novel Christmas Entertainment.

cpecIhI IEuIauapOII5 JOurhAi
KoKo>o Dec 27.-Church and charity socie-
ties have occupied the evenings in this city,
since Friday, with a variety of Christmas exer-
cises. The one given at the Christian Church.
Monday evening, out of the ordinary. In
stead of the time -honored Christmas tree. a tall
derrick stood on the platform, in imitation of
the familiar gas-well derrick. The structure
played natural gas flame, leaping some Ave
feet higher. The derrick was laden with pres
ents for the school and the poor of the city
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
Low Temperature In the Northwest.

ST. PAUL. Dec 27.-During the last twenty
four hours there was a change of twenty weight
degrees in the temperature. and at 10 o'clock
this morning the mercury stood seventeen de-
grees below, the coolest weather St Paul has
experienced this winter 1t is general through
out the Northwest. and the signal officer says
that in Missouri and Kansas there will be a de-
cided drop. To-day, the crest of the wave was
in the vicinity of Fort Totten, where the tenn
perature was thirty two degrees below zero.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
General Notes.

Special to the Indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 27-Among the appoint
ments made to-day in the Pension Office under
civil-service rules were James W. Welborn, of
Indiana, at 81, 200 year, and G. r. Brumley,
also of Indiana, at ST. 900 year
John W. Winfield, of Toledo. is in the city
r. F. Stuart, of indianapolis. is at the st.
James. and ]. l.. Delano, of Mount Vernon, O.,
is at Welcker's.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
Young Woman Burned to Death.

SUMNER. Dec. 27.-Word has Just reached
here of frightful accident that occurred in the
northwestern part of the county Christmas
eve. Miss Belle Smith. residing one mile east,
in the village of Chauncey, engaged in
sweeping around an open fire place. when her
clothing caught fire. She lost her presence of
mind. and ran out into the open highway. When
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28

a good nursery apron is made from three
towels sewed together with overland stitches,
the seams covered with fancy stitches in colored
cotton. A casing is put Oh at the top through
which tape is run to pass around the waist.
A large pocket is added at one side to hold the
odds and ends The material firm and not
easily soaked with water, and the apron will
be found very serviceable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
Celebration of the pope's Jubilee.

The Catholic congregations of the city will
unite in a celebration at Tomlinson Hall next
Sunday afternoon, IN honor OF the golden jubilee
OF Pope Leo XIII. All the church choirs will
unite in special music, and there will be ad-
dresses by Bishop Chatard, Father Scheideler,
III. w. Carr and George Wolff.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
MINOR CITY MATTERS.
To-DaY's Doings.

MEETING OF INDIANA ACADEMY OF SCIENCE.
Superior Court room No. 2 morning, afternoon
and evening.
MEETING OF VILLAGE AND COUNTY SCHOOL
TEACHERS, Plymouth Church, morning.
MEETING OF HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS, Ply
mouth Church. morning and afternoon
MEETING OF STATE TEACHERS ASSOCIATION,
Plymouth Church, evening.
ADDRESS TO SUNDAY-SCHOOL OFFICERS, by
DR.. j. f. Gilbert, Y. n G. A. Hall. evening
THE ASSEMBLY BALL New Denison Hotel, even
ing
GRAND OPERA-HOUSE-"The Soggarth,' after
noon and evening.
ENGLISHS OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Owls. after
noon and evening.
THE Observation-Disclosures ot Oak" afternoon and
evening
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
2
ILLINOIS.

Panic In a Church, Caused by "A Fire Among
Christmas Presents.
Special to the INDIANAPOLIS journal
FAIRBURY, Dec 27.-At the Christmas enter
tainment of the First Methodist Episcopal
Church, little cabin was placed on the platform
to take the place of the pulpit. 1t was filed
with presents for the children. Being built of
cotton and other infammable material, the
cabin took fire from the lights, and caused a
great stampede among the men, women and
children. Hundreds were trampled under foot,
and good many badly injured, some probably
fatally. The church saved by a great eff
fort but all the windows were demolished.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
A Place for the Surplus.
New York Mail and Express.

New York Nail and EXpress-
All the Democratic towns are to be happy. if
the latest news from Washington be true. 1t is
said that each having 5000 inhabitants will
have new fire proof postoffice. to cost IS 900
office. How much is the surplusl
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
CoIorea Man Murdered by whites.

LOUISVILLE KY Dec. 2Z-Jeremiah r.
Frye a prominent colored citizen. was violently
assaulted by three unknown white men upon the
street last night and died at o'clock this even
ing from injuries received He robbed Of
his watch. but had money. No clew 70 the
perpetrators of the deed.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
Local News Notes.

The cold wave signal has been hoisted. The
temperature will probably fall twenty degrees
by tomorrow morning.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
Marion II. Taylor and Marie A Green Sylvester
r. Murdoch and Alley A Brown.
A stable belonging to J. S. Harrington, No.
59S North Pennsylvania street, was partially
destroyed by fire about o'clock last evening.
The loss is estimated at SO The fire was of
incendary origin.
The several boards of trustees of the beL evo-
lent institutions at their room In the State
house yesterday, making out lists OF necessary
supplies for the coming month. They VIII De
ready to ask for bids on Friday.
The Lyons Coal Company, of Lyons, Greene
county, was incorporated yesterday. The cap
McIndoo, S. kaufman, James Carpenter, K Il.
Mckee. Emil Stein John Callihan, B. +. Reid,
John F. Weis and George Bogard.
The Universalists have found it necessary to
change the night for their services this week,
owing to unforeseen circumstances. They will
meet tonight at the Central Christian Church
chapel. at 7:45. and hear their pastor, Rev. NJ
W. Tabor, talk THE Old and the New
Patrick Killian, a laborer, living at No.
Chadwick street. was robbed of gold watch
and chain in John Maney's saloon. at the corner
of Bates and Noble streets, yesterday afternoon.
lie went into the rear room OF the saloon to take
a sleep, and when he awoke his watch was gone.
The funeral of John Hickey, the assistant
yardmaster of the c., l., st. l.. &c c. railroad,
who was killed in the yards last Saturday, oc-
Cured at Cincinnati yesterday Quite num-
Der of railroad men and friends of the deceased
accompanied the remains to that city, which
was formerly MIR. Hickey's home.
Julia Wiseman, the wife of Robert Wiseman,
living at No. 104 Meek street, was declared in
sane yesterday. Her insanity is in the form of
optical illusions. She imagines that the blood
persons constantly appearing before her.
She is the mother of large family of children.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28
Death of an Old Citizen.

Mr. David Beam. a wellknown citizen. who
has resided in Indianapolis for nearly fifty
years. died last night, at his residence No. ISL
South Tennessee street. Z
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28

found. her body was burned to a crisp below
the waist. The deceased was to have been mar
ried on Thursday.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28

CATARRH originates in scrofnlous faint. Hoods
Sarsaparilla purifies the blood, and thus perma-
nently cures cararrh.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-28

THAT distressing disease, the piles. is speedily
relieved and cured by Ayers Pills.